National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, is a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary things through service. In 2012, we will be Celebrating People in Action, a theme that captures the meaning behind this national event honoring individuals who use their time, talent, voice and money to take action and solve problems in their communities.

For more than two decades, Points of Light has provided leadership for National Volunteer Week by creating the tools and resources individuals, nonprofits and other organizations need to honor the volunteers who are creating change. We hope you will join us in our celebration next year.

A resource guide to help recognize volunteer service and equip organization with the marketing and communications tools needed to make their 2012 National Volunteer Week programs a success is available for download.

Through programs like the Daily Point of Light Award, The Extra Mile - Points of Light Volunteer Pathway and President's Volunteer Service Award (in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service), Points of Light recognizes volunteers and the tremendous impact they make each day on our country's most critical challenges.

• To learn more about these recognition programs and how to nominate volunteers, click here

Tell us about the impact volunteers are having in your community or through your organization here.